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Bundesliga: DFL launches a tender for introduction of goal-line technology

The DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga, the German professional football league) announced the launch of a tender for the introduction and operation of goal-line technology in the Bundesliga on 22/09/2014."The new system is to be implemented at the earliest possible moment, although not before 01/07…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25633
• Published on 26/09/14 at 10:41

Benfica: "First Portuguese club to surpass €200m in terms of turnover" (D.S. de Oliveira)

The Benfica Lisbon group achieved a consolidated turnover of €204m in the 2013-14 fiscal year (from 01/07/2013 to 30/06/2014), announced Domingos Soares de Oliveira, the administrator of Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Futebol, SAD, the company that owns Benfica (Primeira Liga, POR) on 19/09/2014. This…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance
• Article # 25612
• Published on 25/09/14 at 18:35

Manchester City FC Supporters Club join legal action against UEFA's financial fair play

"(The) Manchester City FC Supporters Club voted unanimously to join the legal actions against UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) financial fair play (regulations) led by lawyers (Jean-Louis) Dupont and (Martin) Hissel (complaint to the European Commission and civil action in the…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 25600
• Published on 25/09/14 at 17:50

Spain: Atresmedia, Mediapro and TV3 acquire TV rights for 2015-2018 Champions League seasons

The Spanish TV groups Atresmedia, Mediapro and TV3 acquired the TV rights for Spain of the Champions League for the 2015-2018 period on 24/09/2014. The rights cover all broadcasting platforms (TV, Internet and mobile).Atresmedia will broadcast, on its free channel Antena 3, one fixture during each…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Authorities
• Article # 25588
• Published on 25/09/14 at 16:24

Wembley: arch will be illuminated and react to goals, crowd noise and Twitter

The signature arch of Wembley Stadium (90,652 seats) London (ENG) will be illuminated with LED lights of different colours at key moments during matches played in the enclosure, such as goals scored or the songs of supporters, announced the English FA (Football Association), on 23/09/2014. The…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 25587
• Published on 25/09/14 at 15:50

United Kingdom: Dan Roan appointed as the BBC's sports editor

Dan Roan has been appointed as the BBC's sports editor, the British media outlet announced on 24/09/2014. Dan Roan has worked at BBC Sport since 2010, and been its chief sports correspondent since April 2013. He has previously worked at Sky Sports News."Dan already has a significant following on…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25509
• Published on 25/09/14 at 15:20

Liga BBVA: FC Barcelona celebrate 30^th anniversary of their museum

FC Barcelona (Liga BBVA) have launched several events organised over the next few months to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of their museum on 24/09/2014. A poster campaign was also launched in the streets of Barcelona. It juxtaposes former club stars alongside current players. FC Barcelona also…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 25577
• Published on 25/09/14 at 14:44

Ligue 1 and Ligue 2: €144m of purchases and €211m of sales in the 2014 summer transfer window

The 40 clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 jointly spent €144m and sold €211m in the summer transfer market in 2014 (from 01/06 to 01/09/2014), stated the LFP (Professional Football League) on 19/09/2014."Affected by the economic crisis and the measures of financial fair play, the French clubs have…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Transfer Market
• Article # 25574
• Published on 25/09/14 at 12:30

FIFA: Wolfgang Niersbach, DFB president, should be a candidate for the Executive Committee in 2015

"The board of directors of the DFB (Deutscher Fussball-Bund, the German Football Association) will soon appoint Wolfgang Niersbach, the president of the DFB, as a candidate for the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Executive Committee," stated Reinhard Rauball, president of…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 25558
• Published on 25/09/14 at 11:54

Premier League: Betting operator Winner.co.uk partners with West Ham United for 2014-15

The betting operator Winner.co.uk has become a partner of West Ham United (Barclays Premier League) for 2014-15, the club announced on 19/09/2014.Winner.co.uk will be displayed on the advertising boards during the home fixtures played by the London-based club at the Boleyn Ground (capacity…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication, Betting
• Article # 25562
• Published on 25/09/14 at 11:26